Kate Spade often greeted moments of joy or work with an enthusiastic "Baby, baby," whether she was about to enjoy a delicious sandwich, socialize with friends, or occasionally pitch her vibrant handbags to upscale boutiques.
In her memoir, "We Might Just Make It After All: My Best Friendship With Kate Spade," Elyce Arons reflects on their nearly 40-year friendship, portraying Spade as a dynamic personality with a surprisingly reserved side. Arons, who was not only Spade’s business partner but also her trusted confidante, recounts their shared journey through highs and rare challenges, a bond that lasted until Spade’s tragic death in 2018, which profoundly affected admirers worldwide.
The two met as college roommates at the University of Kansas, where Spade, then Kate Brosnahan, blended a relentless work ethic with a captivating charm. Their appearances couldn't have been more contrasting: Arons, a Kansas farm girl, and Spade, the embodiment of Midwestern prep style, sporting a popped-collar polo, loose khakis, and classic loafers.
Arons recalls that whenever she did something that Spade deemed "farmy," she playfully nicknamed her Jethro, while she initially found Spade’s neat and polished style somewhat dull.
Despite their differences, the two became inseparable, sharing experiences from fraternity parties to hunting for vintage clothes — the only affordable option — and dreaming of glamorous careers in the big city inspired by their television heroine, Mary Richards from "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."
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